Local social notes from Captain's Table dinner and campus visits
Mrs. Iva Simpson was the guest of honor at a Captain's Table birthday dinner hosted by son Earnest Simpson. Attendees included cousin Mrs. James Birney and Miss Ethel McCreedy. Ear nest Simpson returned to Oakland, California. Christine Campbell heads to San Diego for summer with her brother John Campbell, visiting aunt Margaret Leath erberry in Phoenix. Jean Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Johnson, finishes her junior year at Iowa Wesleyan College and plans lifeguard duties at Lake Darling. John Ball of Fairfield visits Washington and sees the Johnsons. Michael Zachs, UNI biology graduate student, joins a tropical ecology expedition in Latin America from Cedar Falls. eight hours credit for the pilot course. John C. Schenk undergoes corrective leg surgery today at Veterans Hospital Iowa City in room 5W 102.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iva Simpson
Earnest Simpson
James Birney
Ethel McCreedy
Simpson
Oakland
Calif
Christine Campbell
San Diego
John Campbell
Margaret Leatherberry
Phoenix
Jean Johnson
Harold Johnson
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mt. Pleasant
Lake Darling
Michael Zachs
Ainsworth
University of Northern Iowa
Latin America
Cedar Falls
UNI
John C. Schenk
Veterans Hospital
Iowa City
Funeral Services For Mrs Frank Scranton Held
Funeral services for Mrs Frank Scranton were held at 2 p m Wednesday in Sherman Eden Funeral Home with Rev M O Smith in charge. Pallbearers were Nels Neal Kent Joseph Paul Martin Scranton and David Caldwell. Burial was in Elm Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Frank Scranton
Sherman - Eden Funeral Home
Rev. M. O. Smith
Nels, Neal
Kent Joseph
Paul and
Martin Scranton
David Caldwell
Elm Grove Cemetery
Funeral held for John A. Martin in Iowa City
John A. Martin 76 of 1520 North Sixth Avenue Washington died Thursday June 12 1969 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City after a yearlong illness Funeral Monday at 130 p m at First Presbyterian Church with Rev Clarence Dehne in charge Burial in Elm Grove Cemetery He was born January 11 1893 in Wayland Missouri and worked as an electrician later farming retired 1950 Surviving wife four sons a daughter 14 grandchildren and several siblings Memorial fund for the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Martin
North Sixth Avenue
Washington
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
First Presbyterian Church
Clarence Dehne
Sherman - Eden
Elm Grove
Mr. Martin
Wayland
George H. A
Elizabeth Rauscher Martin
Kahoka
Coins Trade
Chicago
Commonwealth Edison Co
Obituary: Boyd C Humble dies at 86 in Iowa City
Boyd C Humble 86 retired Washington man died today June 13 1969 at University Hospital Iowa City after illness since Oct 1968. Funeral service at Sherman Eden Funeral Home at 10 am with Rev M O Smith in charge. Burial Elm Grove Cemetery. Survived by wife Edna nee Shearer two sisters four brothers and other relatives.
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Boyd C. Humble
Washington
University Hospital
Iowa City
West Main Street
Sherman Eden
Rev. M. O. Smith
Elm Grove Cemetery
Mr. Humble
Brighton
Granville
Anna Jordan Humble
Wayland
Edna Shearer
Pearl Button Factory
Denison
Don
Bessie) Young
Neil
Grant
Ralph
Keokuk
Harry
Richardson
Texas
Ada Springman
Florence Goff
Pearl Gutshall Dies in Elmwood Illinois
Pearl Gutshall, 79, died at an Elmwood rest home on Thursday June 12 after living 41% miles northeast of Washington for 41 years as housekeeper to her cousin the late Guy Koch. She suffered a stroke about two years earlier. funeral is Saturday at 1 p m in Elmwood with burial at Elmwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Gutshall
Elmwood
Ill
Washington
Guy Koch
Gary A Marshall to be ordained in Swedesburg Iowa
Gary A Marshall son of Mr and Mrs Robert E Marshall of Mt Pleasant Iowa will be ordained in the Holy Ministry of the Lutheran Church in America on June 15 at 7 p m at the Swedesburg Ev Lutheran Church Swedesburg Iowa Former Pastor Arnold V Thoren Jr now pastor at St John Ey Lutheran Church Fargo ND will preach the sermon for this special service The Rev Dr George W Forell PhD Director School of Religion SUI will ordain for Synod of Iowa LCA A fellowship will follow at the Swedesburg Parish Hall Marshall is a Washington High School graduate who studied at SUI Hamburg Yale Divinity and is married to Madeleine Forell He has accepted a call to Grand View Lutheran Des Moines and will begin duties after ordination
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Allen Marshall
Robert E. Marshall
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
Lutheran Church In
School of Religion
SUI
Synod of Iowa Lca
Swedesburg
Gary
Washington High School
University of Hamburg
Germany
Yale Divinity School
New Haven
Iowa City
Grand View Lutheran Church Des Moines
Admitted and Dismissed Records Noted
Yesterday Homer Lambert of Washington and James Smith of Brighton were admitted. Dismissed yesterday James Lett of Wash. Today Mrs James Waterhouse and daughter of Keota are noted as present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Lambert
Washington
James Smith
Brighton
James Lett
James Waterhouse
Keota
Local Fines for Beer, Center Drift and Speeding
Stephen Craig Baeler received fines totaling 100 dollars for possession of beer and for driving left of center. Gregory Allen Hillman of Washington was fined 20 dollars for speeding. Robert Earl Werts of Washington was fined 10 dollars for a stop sign violation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Craig Bealer
Gregory Allen Hillman
Washington
Robert Earl Werts
Local social notes from Iowa and nearby states
Local residents attend dinners and meetings across Iowa, Minnesota, and Florida. Mrs Bert Baker earns PhD in education at the University of Iowa. Mr and Mrs Zager host honors at the Highlander in Iowa City. Judy Vetter plans French study at Macalester and summer work in St Paul. Mrs Jack Erwin graduates from Iowa Wesleyan College with a BA in elementary education. Several families travel to Kenosha and Newport. Mrs Mina Brannen hosts relatives from Florida and Illinois. Jennie Curl dies at 83 after a stroke. funeral set for De Fiance Methodist Church. Peggy Hahn begins receptionist job at Crane Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Zager
The
Highlander
Iowa City
Brighton Social Calendar Highlights From City Civic Groups
Social events in Brighton include CBS at 8 p m at the Masonic Temple, a Farm Bureau Young Couples picnic in Sunset Park with meat supplied, and a Class of 1919 reunion dinner at Captain's Table with open house for classmates. Other activities feature Siage Night at Country Club with a treasure hunt and flashlight needs, plus Monday gatherings of the Golden Age Club YWCA Rainbow Girls and Democratic Women events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
CBS
Masonic Temple
Farm Bureau
Sunset Park
YWCA
Rainbow Girls
Herb Hammen
Wellman
Cedar
Garden I
Noah Farrier
Daughters of Nile
Bucharest
Bryn Mawr
Bennie Schantz
Marr Park
Democratic Women’s Club
Luke Weber
Marion
Clay Townships
VFW
Marion Ave
Church
Community Club Notes Highlight June Meetings
Mrs Cleora Morrow presided at the Rebekah Club meeting with July and August vacation approved. Highland Social Club hosted 15 members with guests from Wellman and Mrs Walter Marling. Straw berry and ice cream social planned for June 14. July gathering with Mrs Larry Sexton. Friendship Club noted tours, ice cream socials, and a July 4 picnic plan with Mr and Mrs Berger. Good Will Club hosted nine members with two guests and elected Will Berger president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleora Morrow
Rebekah Club
Edith Weidner
Mae Stokes
Carl Steele
Highland Social Club
Orville Miller
Wellman
Walter Marling
Warren Donaldson
Larry Sexton
Don Zwicki
Friendship Club
Marion Martin
Linda Witthoff
Sheryl Kaufman
Robert
Richard Sandburg
Gladys Wulf
Ted Meyer
Junior Knottnerus
Joe Kaufman
Iva Simpson
Good Will Club
Iva Roberts
Alma Chamberlin
Will Berger
Edith Zook
Men in Service Durian completes basic training at Lackland AFB
Airman Patrick B. Durian, son of Howard B. Durian of Wellman Iowa, completed basic training at Lackland AFB Texas. He is assigned to Chanute AFB Illinois for training in aircraft equipment maintenance. A 1968 graduate of Mid Prairie High School Durian’s assignment follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Patrick B. Durian
Howard B. Durian
Wellman
Iowa
Lackland Afb
Texas
Chanute Afb
Illinois
Durian
Mid Prairie High School
Young Adults Club Picnic Planned at Marr Park
The Young Adults Club invites members aged 19 to 30 to a picnic at Marr Park on Tuesday June 17. Meet in front of the park at 6 30 p m. bring your own table service. Girls should bring a dish to pass. The meat will be furnished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marr Park
Marriage License Issued for Ellis and Brown
A marriage license has been issued to Terry Lee Ellis of Keota and Betty Jo Brown of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Lee Ellis
Keota
Betty Jo Brown
Washington
Emerson and Misonth anniversary celebration noted
Almost 250 guests attended the Wittrigs 40th wedding anniversary open house at Finley Chapel Sunday afternoon hosted by son John and daughter in law Betty of Murfreesboro Tennessee. Grandchildren assisted with duties and guests came from multiple Iowa towns. The couple received over 130 cards and letters, including a long distance call from California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Wittrig
Wittrigs
Finley Chapel
John
Betty
Murfreesboro
Tenn
Laura Wittiig
Steve
Bruce Wittiig
Peggy
Patty Christner
New Head Start director named Carolyn Friedson chosen
Carolyn Friedson named director of the Head Start program for multi county Southeast Iowa Community Action Organization. She succeeds Jesse Powell and will serve full time with executive secretary Helen Roth. Friedson holds BA and MA from the State University of Iowa and has taught English and speech at the University of British Columbia and Masters School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Friedson
Cedar County
Iowa
Southeast Iowa Community Action Organization, Inc
Des Moines
Henry, Lee
Washington
She
Jesse Powell
Burlington
State University of Iowa
Friedson
University of British Columbia
Vancouver
B. C
Masters School
Dobbs Ferry
New York
Rites at Junction for Mrs. John Davis
Funeral services for Mrs. John Davis of Columbus Junction will be held Saturday at 2 p m in the United Presbyterian church. Burial will be in Cambrian cemetery. Visitation at Riley Funeral Home in Muscatine after 5 p m today. Mrs. Davis died at her home Thursday after a long illness. Surviving are her husband four daughters two sisters one brother and five grandchildren including one great grandchild.
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Columbus Junction
John Davis
Columbus Junction United Presbyterian Church
Cambrian Cemetery
Riley Funeral Home
Muscatine
W. A. Sharer
Marshalltown
Lucile Davis
Dale Kennedy
Cedar Rapids
R. P. Jacobs
Dan Peters
Maxwell
Ruth Arthur
Mary Hughes
Mrs Statler Is Honored At Keota 50 Year OES Pin
Mrs. C. R. Winnie Statler of Keota received a 50 year pin in the Order of Eastern Star at a Keota Masonic Hall ceremony on Tuesday evening June 10. She first joined Naomi Chapter in Kalona before transferring to Keota. Guests from Wayland Kalona Mt. Pleasant Prairie Village Kansas and Lansing Michigan attended and presented flowers and pins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
C. R
Winnie) Statler
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Statler
OES
Naomi
Kalona
Wayland
John Rich
Magdefrau
Robert Statler
Mt. Pleasant
Rich
Vernon Beck
Vernon Stagner
Jean Hoffman
Prairie Village
Kansas
Morris Miller
Lansing
Mich
Reds trounce Riverside in Tri County Pony league game
The Washington Reds defeated Riverside 15 to 5 in Tri County Pony league play on June 12. Winning pitcher Roger Smith walked two and fanned three, while Riverside pitcher Kleppler struck out eight in a losing effort. Dave Schooley had four hits and four runs, while the Reds totaled 20 hits and limited Riverside to five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Reds
Riverside
Washington
Roger Smith
Kleppler
Dave Schooley
Reds
Smith
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Ruth) Wittmer
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Tampa
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East Moline
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Harlan
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Ivan Hahn
Crane Company
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Young
2Nd Ave
Washington, Iowa
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J. H. Abrier
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Wyman
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Bernadine Livingston
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Junction
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